New Prohibition Measure Urged
Washington report states Representative Bryson of South Carolina proposed a constitutional amendment to ban manufacture sale transportation or possession of all beverages over one half of one percent alcohol by volume in the United States and territories. Advancement requires two thirds in both houses and ratification by three fourths of state legislatures. Bryson cited pitiable condition of people under free sale of alcohol in his House speech.
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Washington
Bryson
South Carolina
United States
House
Senate
Wolfe City to Have Hospital
After nearly two years of effort to secure a hospital for Wolfe City, a site stake was driven marking the community owned hospital. Lawton Wilson of Trenton was awarded the construction contract for a veneer brick building with two ward wings, a 125 foot front, and 66 feet depth. The design allows future wings, with completion expected in about 90 days. More than 700 families have joined as members.
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Wolfe City
Lawton Wilson
Trenton
Record Crops To Have Tax Agents Eyeing Farmers
Washington reports billions headed to U S farms for this year s crops prompting revenue agents to scrutinize farmers for federal income taxes. Officials say farmers will pay about 600 million of the 18 billion expected this year, with education efforts by extension services and related bureaus aiding compliance.
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Washington
U. S
Uncle Sam
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Bureau
Agricultural Extension Service
Extension Service
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Nine Constitutional Amendments Voted On in Texas Plan
Texas voters will decide within 18 months on nine constitutional changes. The Aug. 23 ballot includes a $60 million college building program, with remaining amendments set for the November 1948 general election. Provisions cover reapportionment after each federal census, gubernatorial succession, judicial retirement, county workmen’s compensation, county salary payments, partition of community property to avoid inheritance taxes, and tax reforms allowing counties to raise property taxes up to 30 cents per $100 value.
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Austin
Texas
Senate
Ambiguity in Tax and Flood Control Measures Considered
The proposal would focus on flood control and farm to market road use, taking effect in 1951. It also seeks to correct an Oversight in the ad valorem tax abolition amendment and would preserve a $3,000 homestead exemption on such taxes collected by counties.
Warning on High Prices for Farm Land
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson warned that farmers and lenders risk disaster if the land boom continues. He urged private lenders to follow government agencies and base farm loans on normal or long term earning capacity of the land. The plea was made for a farm real estate conference at the direction of President Truman.
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Washington, D. C
Anderson
Truman
Notice of Final Settlement in Doris Pickett Simmons Estate
Public legal notice in Grayson County Texas commands the sheriff to publish for ten days to notify all interested parties that Mildred Marie Snowden administratrix filed on June 6 1947 her final settlement account in County Court Grayson County docket 8906. The hearing is set for June 23 1947 at 10 a.m. in Sherman to contest or approve the account.
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State of Texas
State of
Texas
Grayson County
Doris Pickett Simmons
Mildred Marie Snowden
Mildred Marie Simmons
Said
Said County
Sherman
J. C. Buchanan
J.C. Buchanan
Iva Medlin
Notice of Sheriff's Sale No 55477 Grayson County Texas
The State of Texas Grayson County announces a sheriff sale action begun by the state as plaintiff on the fifth day of May nineteen forty seven. The notice identifies Grayson County as involved in the case and records the sale as part of the court process.
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State of Texas
Grayson
A. D
Foreclosure Sale Ordered in Grayson County Tax Case
Grainy public notice details a 1947 Grayson County district court judgment against N P Patillo and others for delinquent taxes with a sheriff sale set for July 1 1947 at the courthouse in Denison Grayson County Texas. The sale will include Lot 5 Block 10 Grayson College Addition Whitewright and later Lot 5 6 Block 21 Sunny Side Addition Denison.
Notice of Sheriff's Sale No 55452 Grayson County Texas
Judgment issued by the District Court of Grayson County Texas against Orville P Baker and unknown heirs for the aggregate sum. Sale action proceeds under Sheriff authority in the 15th Judicial District with the May 1 filing date and execution of the court writ to satisfy the judgment.
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Orville P. Baker
Sunny Side
Denison
Texas
Fred Prestage
Grayson County
Ralph T
State of Texas
Grayson
A. D
District Court
15Th Judicial District of Texas
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Magnolia
Mobilgas Mobiloil
Mobilubrication
Mobil Uppertube
Mobil Tires
G. C. Stateville
L. LaRoe & Co
Whitewright
Whitewright Independent
N. P. Patillo
S. A. Dahoney
Andrew Dahoney
Clementine Dahoney
Peoples Mortuary Co
Peoples Mortuary Company
N. P. Patillo Et al
Grayson College
Ralph T. Oliver
Reader’s
Stephens & Bryant
Hollywood
And
New York
Irwin-Keasler Bldg
Corner Commerce and
ERWAY
Dallas
State Fair Casino
Munsingwear
Batiste
Malibou
Francine
France
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